Is Shah’s Halal or American Kolache cheaper to open?

Shah’s Halal costs $192,000–$410,000 and American Kolache costs $233,468–$370,769 to open (FDD Item 7). Shah’s Halal has the lower entry cost.

Which earns more, Shah’s Halal or American Kolache?

Shah’s Halal reports $1,454,284 average annual unit revenue vs $546,907 for American Kolache (FDD Item 19). Shah’s Halal is higher. For American Kolache: Includes company-owned outlets.

Which is the better franchise, Shah’s Halal or American Kolache?

FranchiseVerdict grades Shah’s Halal B and American Kolache B, from FDD Items 5–7, 19–21 and SBA loan performance. See the full side-by-side above.

Shah’s Halal vs American Kolache

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Shah’s Halal and American Kolache are quick-service restaurants franchises. Shah’s Halal requires an investment of $192K – $410K while American Kolache requires $233K – $371K. In terms of revenue, Shah’s Halal reports higher average unit revenue at $1.5M. FranchiseVerdict rates Shah’s Halal B (Above average) and American Kolache B (Above average).

Metric	Shah’s Halal	American Kolache
Verdict Grade	BAbove average	BAbove average
Investment Range	$192K – $410K	$233K – $371K
Franchise Fee	$30K	$39K
Royalty Rate	5.0%	6.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)	$1.5M	$547KIncl. company outlets
SBA Charge-Off Rate	N/A	Limited data
Total Units	78	9
Unit Growth (YoY)	+13 units	+1 units
Year Began Franchising	2020	2018
FDD Year	2025	2025